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Overview

by Lissa Poirot

Centrally located in the heart of New York City’s Midtown, just steps away from Bryant Park and Times Square, is the very welcoming and uber-trendy boutique hotel, Archer.

One of just a few in a boutique chain (the others are in Austin, Texas; Florham Park; and Napa Valley, California), this buzzworthy city hotel is a great option for families with older children. This is a place to people watch and enjoy the views, all within steps of great shopping and some of Manhattan’s best attractions. Teens will feel cool staying at Archer (as will parents), and the service is impeccable — from the doorman to guest reception to concierge to restaurant staff. This is a great city property.

Our Editor Loves

Close to Empire State Building

Steps away from Bryant Park

Rooms with Empire State views

Family Interests

Museum/Cultural

Family Amenities

Connecting Rooms

Free Wi-Fi

Onsite Dining

Refrigerator

Room Information

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This boutique property may offer tight fighting accommodations, but they are certainly designed to be so hip, you may not mind the close quarters. Bathrooms decorated with white subway tile are a bit larger than more New York hotel bathrooms, and the living space is decorated with crisp and clean black and white artwork and photography.

Classic
Classic queen and king rooms can only accommodate two people, and are only 192 square feet in size.

Double Double
Double Double rooms can sleep four with two double beds and 208 square feet of space. Rooms with views of the Empire State Building are priced higher than those without. Some king rooms adjoin to a Double Double room, providing accommodations for up to six guests.

Den Guest Room
Archer's Den Guest Room, located on the 10th floor, is a 368 square foot studio room with a king bed and a sitting area with a sectional sofa.

Reviews

Excellent hotel in a great location

by thewatts2018

This was a great choice of hotel. Perfect location close to everything but nice and quiet too. Rooftop bar is great at the end of a busy day. Staff are friendly and welcoming. The rooms are very small but the bed is soooo comfortable and we loved having the Nespresso machine. I recommend Culture coffee across the road for a perfect coffee. Would return to this hotel again.

Amazing hotel with lovely and friendly staff

by atlasbook

We went to NY to celebrate our daughter's 18th birthday. Before arriving we contacted the hotel to ask if they could organise a surprise birthday cake which they confirmed they would be able to supply.

We arrived to a warm and friendly hotel. Great room with an amazing view of Empire State Building. It was just as viewed on line which we think is really important to show "what you see is what you get!".

We had a lovely surprise cake which was scheduled around our time and it was delicious.

We had such a wonderful experience in the glorious city of NY but also with all the staff at the Archer Hotel who made it extra special. Nothing was too much trouble.

Keep up the good work.

Family Activities

As typical of a New York City hotel, Archer does not feature any activities or special amenities. It is located near Times Square, Empire State Building and many more of Midtown Manhattan's best attractions.

Family Dining

fabrick
The main restaurant at Archer is David Burke's fabrick. The small plates concept restaurant uses American style cuisine with Burke's flair. The restaurant is open daily at 6:30 a.m. for breakfast, weekend brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and weekday lunch from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dinner hours begin at 5 p.m. weekdays, closing at 10 p.m. on Monday and Tuesdays, 11 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursdays and midnight on Fridays. On weekends, dinner hours begin at 3:30 p.m. and end at midnight on Saturday and 10 p.m. on Sundays.

Spyglass Rooftop Bar
The hotel is also home to Spyglass Rooftop Bar, which provides outdoor seating in the summer and a direct and clear view of the Empire State Building. Small plates are served here from the main restaurant. The bar opens at 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and 3 p.m. on weekends, serving food until 10 p.m. most days and until midnight on weekend nights.

Foyer Bar
The lobby bar, Foyer Bar, also provides light bites, as well as outdoor patio seating as weather permits. Food is available from 11 a.m. on weekdays and 10:30 a.m. on weekends, with later dinner hours than Spyglass and fabrick.

Planning & Tips

All About the ExtrasWi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is provided.

Fitness Center
The hotel does not have a fitness center, but guests receive complimentary passes to New York Sports Club, located on 38th Street and 6th Avenue, or 36th Street and Madison. Passes are good during all gym hours, except 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Pets
The hotel is pet-friendly to dogs up to 15 pounds. A non-refundable pet fee is charged.

Hotel Credit
At check-in, guests receive a Destination Joker card, which is good for $10 in the hotel's restaurants and bars. (Be nice to everyone you meet and staff may surprise you with additional cards.)

The Art of Smart Timing
New York City is a year-round vacation destination, but Archer's close proximity to shopping makes it an especially popular hotel during the holiday season. During the week, business travelers frequent the hotel. Weekends offer more availability, but the boutique hotel's restaurants and bars fill up with local in-crowds.

Getting There
Archer is located in Midtown West, which is very accessible via any of the New York airports. Taxis to the hotel will take about 45 minutes. If you drive, parking is not available, but local garages are nearby.

Getting Around
Archer Hotel is located near Bryant Park, Herald Square and Times Square subway stations. Of course, walking and taxis are other popular ways to maneuver New York City streets.

For Mom and Dad
Checking out the hotel's rooftop bar, Spyglass, is a must. This romantic spot provides the best views of the Empire State Building.

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